A Coupland pattern root elevator with a 3.6mm tip, used to separate multi-rooted teeth and elevate roots during extraction by wedging between root and bone to widen the socket. Coupland pattern, 3.6mm straight tip Wedging action widens the socket ahead of forceps use Suitable for anterior and posterior extractions AISI 304 and hardened J2 stainless steel, fully autoclavable FAQsWhat is this root elevator used for?It luxates and loosens a tooth or root from its socket before forceps extraction, reducing the force needed and lowering the risk of fracture.How do I know which elevator to pick?Pattern and tip size are chosen based on the extraction site and root anatomy: straight patterns suit general use, while curved or angled patterns give better access in specific areas.What material is this instrument made from?The handle is corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel and the working end is hardened Japanese-standard J2 stainless steel, each chosen for its job: rust-resistant handling and a hard, precise working end that keeps its shape through repeated autoclave cycles.Commonly used alongside extraction forceps as part of a complete surgical extraction set.Manufactured by InstruDental, UK specialists in dental hand instruments.
